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Estate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his son

Karen Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.

Man who torched John Key’s MP office admits $650k arson of railway building

Daniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.

'She stepped out in front of me': Woman died after speeding ute hit her and threw her 24m

Peter Napier was doing nearly 70kph when he hit and killed pedestrian Shiqing Li.

'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killers

The pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.

Name of man found in burned-out car released

Murder trial scheduled for August 2025.

Name suppression lapses for Far North murder accused

A homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.

Man bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent act

The victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.

Black Power veteran illegally 'squatting' on coastal land eyes another round in eviction fight

Kevin Moore claims he is tangata whenua and refuses to move from the beachside property.

'Significant fraud': Care worker steals $25k from two elderly clients

One of the victims has since died, while the other won't get all her money back.

Thieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'

Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.

Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'

Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.

Our system was hacked: Security boss's excuse for not paying employee

Red Guard Security has been ordered to pay the employee more than $9000.

How a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ploy

Casey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.

Couple handed over money to secure rental - but it was all a scam

They lost $2750 in bond and rent after a scammer piggybacked off a real house viewing.

Man charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lesson

The man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.

'No hope': Recidivist robber has spent more than half his life behind bars

Justin Wiremu Keremete's most recent offending involved a month-long crime spree.

'Vulnerable to exploitation': Owner of failed restaurant to pay $95,000

The order came years after Shen Yuan closed the doors to Hua Restaurant.

Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence

It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.